Best Selling Books by Ian Jukes

An innovative look at reshaping the educational experiences of 21st-century learners!

Inspiring thoughtful discussion that leads to change, this reader-friendly resource examines how the new digital landscape is transforming teaching and learning in an environment of standards, accountability, and high-stakes testing and why informed leadership is so critical. The authors present powerful strategies and compelling viewpoints, underscore the necessity of developing relevant classroom experiences, and discuss:

• Attributes common among digital learners
• The concepts of neuroplasticity and the hyperlinked mind
• An educational approach that supports traditional literacy skills alongside 21^st-century fluencies
• Evaluation methods that encompass how digital generation students process new information

How to upgrade literacy instruction for digital learners

Educating students to traditional literacy standards is no longer enough. If students are to thrive in their academic and 21^st century careers, then independent and creative thinking hold the highest currency. The authors explain in detail how to add these new components of literacy:

• Solution Fluency
• Information Fluency
• Creativity Fluency
• Collaboration Fluency

Students must master a completely different set of skills to succeed in a culture of technology-driven automation, abundance, and access to global labor markets. The authors present an effective framework for integrating comprehensive literacy or fluency into the traditional curriculum.